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HIV/AIDS Patients in Rural Areas More Likely to Miss Drug Doses If "Problem Drinkers," Study Says

HIV/AIDS patients living in rural areas are more likely to miss doses of their antiretroviral drug regimens if they are "problem drinkers," according to a study published in the August issue of AIDS Patient Care and STDs , the Baton Rouge ... Read more »

Standard Times Examines How Diamond Mining Fuels Spread of HIV/AIDS in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's Standard Times on Wednesday examined how diamond mining in the Koidu Town area of eastern Sierra Leone is fuelling the spread of HIV/AIDS. According to the Times , the "relative wealth" of miners in the area has "created a thriving... Read more »

Addiction and HIV

Table of Contents Addiction and HIV Recognizing Addiction Problems Caused by Addiction for HIV+ People Taking Care of Yourself References Addiction and HIV Addiction is a serious problem in the HIV community. Using drugs or... Read more »

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hiv meds and alchahol

hi doc and thanks for the answers.i was a pretty heavy drinker befor i founnd out about my hiv.sence finding out i have quit drinking all together been almost 5 months.however i am a bartender and do miss the social aspect as well as a good buzz.i...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

The not so serious answer is that it is alright to drink as long as it is less than your doctor. I may live in Utah, but I am not a tea totaller or prohibitionist. My family has been tied up with wine for centuries, so I would miss it too.Their are,... Read more »

rayataz side effects?

Has anyone else had spaciness while taking rayataz? Since starting it (with viramune and ddi) I've felt like I have a constant pot hangover, memory problems. It's a very specific feeling, and seems directly related to the med....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have had a few patients comment about such a feeling on Rayataz (also for some patietns on nevirapine). KH... Read more »

rayataz side effects?

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

I have not had any of my patients report this side effect, although my experience with this medication has been limited. I have not seen this side effect mentioned in the clinical trials that led to approval. How long have you been on Reyataz and... Read more »

shouldn't more people be worried about HIV?

I was wondering how many philandering questions you get. I am in a faithful relationship. my fiance has never given me a reason to question his fidelity, not even the slightest bit. I have never cheated. how many questions do you get related to an...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Shouldn't more people be worried about HIV? Well, rather than more people being worried about HIV, I prefer more people being just more aware and knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS. That way they would protect themselves and prevent further HIV... Read more »

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100 Great things about being HIV+

Posted by AIDS2HIV, 6 Replies

its easy to pick out the bad things, but lets have some fun and pick out some really good ones...

100 Great things about being HIV+

1.You truly don't care who Elton John and George Michael are sleeping with as long as you get to see the pictures.
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Don't be afraid of medications

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

No need for response...just a few thoughts of my own that may help someone else....I was diagnosed as hiv+ 5 years ago.... I am on 3 meds. And doing great.... My viral load is -50 ...due to the doctor that I am under for care...he has done so much... Read more »

Help

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

A few wks ago, I posted the subject of Millisecond slip. Does anyone know what the rash that is linked with HIV infection looks like? I appreciate the support from those who answered my question. I don't know what my problem is. I have alot of... Read more »

New to all this

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I just found out about a month ago, feel good. Viral is like 200,000 with a CD? (I still don't know all the terms) of around 202. I know that's not great, but I just came out of my first night with the meds. Sick as adog, but no worse than a... Read more »

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